Common Urinary Diseases: Learn and Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

What is the primary characteristic of glomerulonephritis?

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Proteinuria and hematuria

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Polyuria and nocturia

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Oliguria and anuria

Question 2

What is a hallmark feature of interstitial cystitis?

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Hunner's ulcers

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Increased bladder capacity

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Lack of inflammatory cells in biopsies

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Presence of malignant cells in cytology

Question 3

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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Nausea and vomiting

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Dysuria (painful urination)

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Hematuria (blood in urine)

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Frequency and urgency (feeling the need to urinate frequently and urgently)

Question 4

Which of the following is a common symptom experienced during a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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Difficulty or pain while urinating (Dysuria)

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Coughing up blood (Hemoptysis)

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Skin irritation or redness (Rash)

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Yellowing of the skin or eyes (Jaundice)

Question 5

Which symptom is typically NOT associated with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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Blood in the urine (hematuria)

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Burning with urination (dysuria)

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Frequent urination

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Pain above the pubic bone (suprapubic pain)

Question 6

In the initial treatment of overactive bladder, which medication class is commonly recommended to minimize involuntary bladder contractions?

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Anticholinergics

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Alpha-blockers

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Beta-blockers

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Diuretics

Question 7

The predominant causative agent of cystitis is:

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Escherichia coli

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 8

For empiric treatment of lower urinary tract infections (UTIs), the preferred antibiotic is:

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Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

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Vancomycin

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Linezolid

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Meropenem

Question 9

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is responsible for:

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Maintaining blood pressure homeostasis

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Filtering blood

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Reabsorbing water

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Secreting hormones

Question 10

The most prevalent type of urinary incontinence is:

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Stress incontinence

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Urge incontinence

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Overflow incontinence

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Mixed incontinence

Question 11

What is the most prevalent type of bladder cancer?

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Transitional cell carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Adenocarcinoma

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Melanoma

Question 12

What is the most common cause of acute renal failure?

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Prerenal azotemia

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Intrinsic renal disease

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Postrenal azotemia

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Infection

Question 13

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly caused by:

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Escherichia coli

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Salmonella enterica

Question 14

The hallmark symptom of glomerulonephritis is:

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Proteinuria

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Hematuria

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Pyuria

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Nocturia

Question 15

Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing kidney stones?

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Regular physical activity

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Dehydration

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Obesity

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Diabetes mellitus

Question 16

Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is characterized by a translocation involving chromosomes:

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3 and 8

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2 and 6

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1 and 3

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4 and 10

Question 17

Wilms' tumor typically presents with:

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Abdominal pain and a palpable mass

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Hematuria and dysuria

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Frequent urinary tract infections

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Oliguria and anuria

Question 18

The primary function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) is to:

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Regulate blood pressure

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Filter blood

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Produce urine

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Store urine

Question 19

Which type of urinary incontinence is caused by involuntary urine leakage due to increased abdominal pressure, such as coughing or laughing?

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Stress incontinence

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Overflow incontinence

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Urge incontinence

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Functional incontinence

Question 20

Which treatment involves surgical removal of the prostate gland for localized prostate cancer?

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Radical prostatectomy

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Radiation therapy

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Hormone therapy

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Chemotherapy

Question 21

In pyelonephritis, how do bacteria typically reach the kidney?

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Ascending through the urethra and bladder

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Spread through the bloodstream from another infection

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Directly from a nearby abscess

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Via lymphatic drainage from infected pelvic organs

Question 22

Which of the following is the most common type of kidney infection?

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Pyelonephritis

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Urethritis

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Prostatitis

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Cystitis

Question 23

What is the primary cause of urinary tract stones?

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Supersaturation of urine with minerals

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Urinary tract obstruction

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Metabolic disorders

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Bacterial infection

Question 24

What is the most common symptom of interstitial cystitis?

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Painful bladder that worsens with bladder filling

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Frequent urination

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Hematuria

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Dysuria

Question 25

What is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

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Antibiotics

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Pain relievers

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Urinary tract irrigation

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Surgery

Question 26

What is the most common type of bladder cancer?

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Urothelial carcinoma

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Sarcoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Adenocarcinoma

Question 27

Which of the following is a characteristic of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

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Enlargement of the prostate gland

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Inflammation of the prostate gland

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Infection of the prostate gland

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Cancerous growth

Question 28

What is the primary function of the urinary system?

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Excretion of waste products

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Regulation of blood pressure

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Production of hormones

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Digestion of food

Question 29

Which of the following is a primary symptom of an uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) in adult women?

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Dysuria

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Gross hematuria

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Flank pain

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Fever

Question 30

What is the primary underlying cause of acute pyelonephritis?

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Ascending bacterial infection

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Obstructive uropathy

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Viral infection

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Autoimmune disorder

Question 31

Which type of urinary calculus is most frequently associated with hyperparathyroidism?

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Calcium oxalate

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Uric acid

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Magnesium ammonium phosphate

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Cystine

Question 32

Which imaging modality is most commonly used for the initial evaluation of a suspected renal mass?

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Non-contrast computed tomography (CT)

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Ultrasound

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Intravenous pyelography (IVP)

Question 33

What is the characteristic histological feature of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder?

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Nests or sheets of urothelial cells with varying degrees of atypia

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Squamous cell differentiation

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Columnar cell differentiation

Question 34

Which of the following is a potential complication of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

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Urinary retention

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Epididymitis

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Renal failure

Question 35

What is the most common cause of acute glomerulonephritis in children?

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Post-infectious glomerulonephritis

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Goodpasture's syndrome

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Lupus nephritis

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IgA nephropathy

Question 36

Which of the following is a histological feature of chronic pyelonephritis?

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Tubular atrophy and interstitial fibrosis

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Basement membrane thickening

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Glomerular enlargement

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Mesangial proliferation

Question 37

What is the first-line treatment for vesicoureteral reflux in children?

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Anticholinergic medications

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Ileal conduit diversion

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Ureteral stenting

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Nephrectomy

Question 38

For an accurate diagnosis of urinary tract infections, which approach is generally considered the gold standard?

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Urinalysis in conjunction with urine culture

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Physical examination alone

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Imaging study

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Blood test

Question 39

In treating overactive bladder, which group of medications is commonly employed?

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Anticholinergics

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NSAIDs

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Antibiotics

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Diuretics

Question 40

Amongst the various types of bladder cancer, which variant is the most prevalent?

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Urothelial carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Small cell carcinoma

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Adenocarcinoma

Question 41

Within the spectrum of kidney cancers, which type is the most frequently encountered?

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Renal cell carcinoma

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Wilms' tumor

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Sarcoma

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Lymphoma

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a common urinary tract infection symptom in women?

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Hematochezia (blood in the stool)

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Dysuria (painful urination)

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Pollakiuria (frequent urination)

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Urinary urgency

Question 43

A patient presents with severe flank pain, elevated body temperature, and hematuria.  Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Pyelonephritis

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Urethritis

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Glomerulonephritis

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Cystitis

Question 44

Which of the following is the primary causative agent of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

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Escherichia coli (E. coli)

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 45

A patient with uncontrolled diabetes presents with polyuria (increased thirst), polydipsia (frequent urination), and elevated blood glucose. What urinary disease is most likely present?

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Diabetic nephropathy

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Acute kidney injury

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Polycystic kidney disease

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Urinary tract infection

Question 46

Which of the following is a characteristic histological finding in glomerulonephritis?

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Increased glomerular cellularity

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Thickened bladder wall

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Inflammation of the renal pelvis (pyelitis)

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Dilated renal tubules

Question 47

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for developing renal calculi (kidney stones)?

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Dehydration

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High fluid intake

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Low calcium diet

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Low sodium diet

Question 48

Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated urinary tract infections?

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Urosepsis (sepsis caused by a urinary tract infection)

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Gastric ulcers

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Hemorrhoids

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Constipation

Question 49

Which of the following diagnostic imaging modalities is used to visualize the urinary tract and identify kidney stones?

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Computed tomography (CT scan)

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Abdominal ultrasound

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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Chest X-ray

Question 50

A patient presents with a history of recurrent UTIs and is diagnosed with recurrent cystitis. Which of the following is a first-line treatment option?

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Prophylactic antibiotics

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Chemotherapy

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Urinary diversion surgery

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Antiviral therapy